The Golf Rules

A series of entertaining and educational books on

stroke play, match play, and golf etiquette,

along with a collection of short stories about everything golf.


Richard Todd was trained on the rules of golf by the USGA/United States Golfing Association and the PGA/Professional Golfers Association.

In addition to being a lifelong golfer, he's a rules follower. When not on the course Richard is a banking compliance manager.


Richard has been heard on the PGA Tour radio station on SiriusXM, seen in On The Green magazine, and a regular contributor to NorthWest Ohio Golf Links magazine.


Richard lives in Ohio, where the golf season is short, with his wife and two teen-age children.


During the summer he can be found on the course with his father and his son; three generations in one group.

When not golfing Richard reads, writes, and talks about golf.


Richard is a member of the International Writers Association and the USGA.


He is available for presentations on writing and golf.


Richard  can also be contacted for ghost writing, blog posts, magazine articles, and help with publishing.